All posts by Amanda Amoh

Amanda was born and raised in Kumasi, Ghana and is a native of Bronx, NY. She holds a bachelors degree in Biochemistry & Cellular Molecular Biology from Connecticut College and an MSc. in Pharmacology from the University of Rochester. Amanda is very passionate about drug pharmacology and understanding drug safety and efficacy. Apart from science, Amanda is committed to helping and motivating people. She hopes that sharing her perspective will aid young professionals and provide them with the support they need as they embark on their journey to success!

Too often we find ourselves in jobs, schools, and relationships where we are genuinely unhappy. We fail to walk away from these situations due to either fear of failure or fear of disappointment. We are afraid of what lies ahead and so we would rather stay stagnant and live in comfort. Or we choose the “comfortable road” so as to not disappoint our family and friends who have been cheering us along. Perpetuating this cycle of unhappiness may seem like a good idea in the the short term, as it allows us to avoid making tough decisions, but I would argue that taking the easy route is one of the biggest and costliest decisions we could make in life. Continue reading Believe in the Power of You- Your Goals Are Just a Leap of Faith Away→

What we speak, think and do all have the power to manifest. Hence, make an effort to always speak positively in all areas of your life. As young professionals, many of us struggle with self-doubt and that can hinder us from achieving the goals that we’ve set for ourselves. Self-doubt can cost us relationships, careers and cause fear and anxiety. It can stop us from progressing and tapping into our potential. Thus, in this article, we would like to share ways to eliminate self-doubt so that you have the ability to achieve all that you are capable of. Continue reading How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Unlock Your Potential→

“Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” – Denis Waitley

I wholeheartedly believe that in order to succeed, we must accomplish two things: (1) we must fail and (2) we need to learn how to embrace failure. Failure doesn’t mean you are incapable, weak and/or undeserving. Failure itself is just failure. It is inescapable. It is what you take away from failing that is important. At Fireside Insights we know how discouraging it is to fail. Whether it is that final exam you spent hours studying for, your brilliant startup idea or your career mobility, failing can discourage you and hurt your confidence. We do not want failure to deter you, rather, we want you to learn how to embrace failure and here are some reasons why: Continue reading It is OK to Fail: Why You Should Embrace Failure→

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Jocelyn is a native of Chicago and networking enthusiast. Jocelyn’s passion for mentorship and creating access to educational and career knowledge drove her to create Fireside Insights. She received her MPH from Boston University School of Public Health and has an undergraduate degree in Cellular Molecular Biology from Connecticut College. She currently works in healthcare consulting at GfK.

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Nathan is a west coast transplant who, unlike most San Diego natives, loves the cold weather and all the layering that comes with it. His coursework at the BU School of Public Health has motivated him to seek a career in consulting. His other passions include architecture and interior design, two fields which he hopes to incorporate into his career as a facility and capital asset planning consultant.